Chaired by its Chairman Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid, the Shoura Council held here today its 23rd ordinary session. The session attended by the Minister of Economy and Planning Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Qusaibi focused on discussing the Eighth Development Plan for 1425-1430H. The Council's Secretary General Dr. Salih Al-Malik said that Minister Al-Qusaibi submitted the Council a report on the Plan and replied to questions and remarks. Al-Qusaibi noted that the Plan is balanced between economic growth and social prosperity.